[Interior] Pattern Focus: Houndstooth
04/14/2015 04:12
Named after the jagged teeth of a dog, houndstooth is considered an upscale pattern with a gentlemanly air. While often associated with men’s suiting fabric, chef’s pants and Sherlock Holmes’ hat, ho...
04/14/2015 03:12
After living in Belgium for the past couple of years, this homeowner decided to move back to France and find a flat in the Marais district of Paris. Having found a large, empty space, the client enli...
[Interior] Building Permits: The Inspection Process
04/14/2015 02:12
The inspection process is not for the faint of heart. No matter how good your contractor is, or how well you manage your own DIY project, your inspector is likely to insist on corrections. That’s the...
04/14/2015 01:12
Following my story on ways to boost your home for less than $75, I’m upping the ante and exploring some tips and tricks around the $400 mark. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home anytime soo...
[Interior] Great Design Plant: Trillium Ovatum
04/14/2015 00:12
Pacific trillium (Trillium ovatum) is surely the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic and beloved springtime wildflower. The glistening tripartite white flowers make a welcome appearance on the forest flo...